Principles of Osteoimmunology [electronic resource] : Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications /
Pietschmann, Peter.editor.
Osteoimmunology is a new and rapidly developing field of great importance. It deals with mechanisms and possible treatments of bone-related diseases, such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis, that are caused by or associated with a malfunctioning immune system. This book describes the basics of bone biology and of the immune system and provides insight into the molecular mechanisms of bone diseases. In addition, clinical data is presented and put into context with the newest research findings. It was intended for all scientists and physicians working in immunology, pathophysiology and osteology.
Description based upon print version of record.
CONTENTS; 1 Basics of Bone Biology; 2 Towards the Automated Detection and Characterization of Osteoclasts in Microscopic Images; 3 An Introduction to the Immune System; 4 Effects of Vitamin D in the Immune System; 5 Osteoimmunological Aspects of Biomechanics; 6 Utility of the Determination of Biomarkers of Bone Metabolism; 7 Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects; 8 Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis; 9 RANKL Inhibition: Preclinical Data; 10 RANKL Inhibition: Clinical Data; 11 Osteoimmunological Aspects of Periodontal Diseases; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Osteoimmunology is a new and rapidly developing field of great importance. It deals with mechanisms and possible treatments of bone-related diseases, such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis, that are caused by or associated with a malfunctioning immune system. This book describes the basics of bone biology and of the immune system and provides insight into the molecular mechanisms of bone diseases. In addition, clinical data is presented and put into context with the newest research findings. It was intended for all scientists and physicians working in immunology, pathophysiology and osteology.
Immunology.
Human physiology.
Cytokines.
Growth factors.
Immunology.
Human Physiology.
Cytokines and Growth Factors.